Originally Published: 23 NOV 22 15:56 ET(CNN) -- Canada was taught a tough lesson as it lost 1-0 to Belgium in its first World Cup match for 36 years on Wednesday. Despite all its dominance, Canada couldn't get the goal it so richly deserved and had the frustration of seeing Alphonso Davies' penalty saved by Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois in the first half. Belgium reached the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and the European team made Canada pay for their wastefulness. The entire Canada squad huddled in the middle of the pitch after the match as Belgium's players celebrated with their fans. Despite the defeat, Canada looked like a team that belonged on the world stage and it can be proud of giving the world's second-ranked team a real fright.

Source: CNN November 23, 2022 22:24 UTC